Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Sheppard, MD
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Thomson, GA
- NPI 1528075835
- Accepts Medicare
- 28 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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315 Fluker St
Thomson, GA 308242108
(706) 595-1090
fax (706) 595-6010
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 19, 2014
- Year of graduation
- 1998 — 28 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Georgia #047993
- Medicaid
- GA #000906628A
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1528075835. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
3,545
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$121,298
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
80053 |
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | 410 | 256 | $10 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 381 | 243 | $119 | |
80061 |
Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | 325 | 230 | $13 | |
85025 |
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | 275 | 217 | $8 | |
84443 |
Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) | 251 | 207 | $16 | |
83036 |
Hemoglobin a1c level | 247 | 130 | $9 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 200 | 168 | $8 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 158 | 146 | $84 | |
G0444 |
Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 119 | 119 | $17 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 114 | 114 | $118 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Thomson Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 101. This provider delivers 35× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$669
Transactions
40
Manufacturers
13
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbvie INC. | 15 | $162.11 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 5 | $97.94 | |
| Supernus Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 3 | $85.23 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 4 | $76.64 | |
| Ironshore Pharmaceuticals INC. | 2 | $45.95 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 2 | $45.42 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 2 | $42.47 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 2 | $32.47 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 1 | $17.49 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 1 | $16.75 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 1 | $16.47 | |
| Iti, INC. (D/B/A Intra-Cellular Therapies, INC.) | 1 | $15.67 | |
| Exact Sciences Corporation | 1 | $14.05 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
7,851
Patients
1,709
Total drug cost
$99,146
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 1,117 | 288 | $15,139 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 878 | 209 | $5,330 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 607 | 89 | $8,528 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 580 | 84 | $9,220 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 556 | 132 | $11,815 |
| Trazodone Hcl | Generic | 499 | 102 | $7,811 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 445 | 85 | $7,583 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 442 | 100 | $6,138 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 434 | 96 | $2,516 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 423 | 111 | $7,486 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Sheppard's medical specialty?
Dr. James Sheppard practices Internal Medicine Physician in Thomson, GA.
Where does Dr. James Sheppard practice?
Dr. James Sheppard practices at 315 Fluker St, Thomson, GA 308242108. Office phone: 7065951090.
What is Dr. James Sheppard's NPI?
Dr. James Sheppard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528075835, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Sheppard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Sheppard accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Sheppard commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (HCPCS 80053); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) (HCPCS 80061). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.